This revival of Stephen Schwartz’s musical will run at the theatre from the 6th July until the 14th September.
The Menier Chocolate Factory will be presenting a revival of the musical for a limited season, directed by Gordon Greenberg (Barnum, Menier Chocolate Factory).
Based on the 1938 French film of the same name by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono, The Baker’s Wife features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and a book by Joseph Stein (writer of Fiddler On The Roof).
The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical.
Last seen in the West End in 1989, starring Alun Armstrong and Sharon Lee-Hill, this revival of the musical is set to star: Bobbie Chambers (Niece), Mark Extance (The Teacher), Josefina Gabrielle (Denise), Jack Gardner (Philippe), Hana Ichijo (Niece), Lucie Jones (Genevieve) Michael Matus (The Marquis), Robyn Rose (Niece), Clive Rowe (The Baker), David Seadon-Young (Antoine), Matthew Seadon-Young (Priest), and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Dominique). They are joined by Sutara Gayle (Therese), Bart Lambert (Ensemble), Norman Pace (Claude), Liam Tamne (Barnaby), David Pendlebury (Ensemble), Annabelle Williams (Ensemble) and Finty Williams (Hortense).
Meanwhile, the creative team behind the production includes: Designer: Paul Farnsworth; Lighting Designer: Paul Anderson; Sound Designer: Yvonne Gilbert; Choreography: Matt Cole;Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator: Stuart Morley and Musical Director: Dustin Conrad.
To book tickets visit: https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/tickets/the-bakers-wife/